What We Do in the Shadows (2019)

Kernel Score: 90% · 942 ratings

Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

First aired: 2019-03-27

Seasons: 6 · 61 episodes

Where to watch What We Do in the Shadows

  • Stream: Hulu
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.

What We Do in the Shadows parents' guide: ages 14+

Parents need to know that What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary comedy about vampires with mature humor.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Vampire-related content includes occasional bloody or dark comedic violence.
  • Language: Some — As a TV-MA comedy, occasional strong language appears.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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What We Do in the Shadows FAQ

Is What We Do in the Shadows good?

What We Do in the Shadows has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 942 audience ratings.

Where can I watch What We Do in the Shadows?

In the US you can stream What We Do in the Shadows on Hulu and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is What We Do in the Shadows OK for kids?

What We Do in the Shadows is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 14+. Parents need to know that What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary comedy about vampires with mature humor.

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